VIB SmoothTech

Soft and Multinip Calender Steamshower

VIB SmoothTech
Frontal view of a VIB SmoothTech profiler with integrated heated vapor extraction hood at the upper section and the model-specific retraction unit.

A special steam heating system for the diffuser plate assures complete heating even during longer sheetbreaks.

Primary material for VIB SmoothTech is 1.4571 (316 Ti) stainless steel.

Control StationECS is an electronic control station that governs the pneumatic actuators. Each actuator is controlled by an I/P-converter with a control signal of 0.8 - 4 bar (12 - 60 psi). Setpoints are sent from the VIB Control StationIPS using measurement system data.

Benefits for the Paper Industry

  • Increased smoothness and gloss for new grades and approved ones.
  • Flatter smoothness and gloss profiles and caliper profile can be achieved simultaneously.
  • Control of two-sideness by using VIB SmoothTech on top and underside.
  • Narrow spacing of the actuator can be adjusted to produce the desired profiling effect.
  • Optional feedback of the actuator position ensures reliable functioning of the VIB SmoothTech Actuator.
  • Better edge performance for improved reel building.
  • 15 - 30% increase in smoothness and gloss.
  • With new multinip calender smoothness and gloss increase from 25 to 50%.
  • Better reel building as a result of improved caliper profile.
  • CD gloss 2-sigma improvement of 50%.
  • 1 - 2% increase in efficiency of total production line with integrated gloss control.

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VIB Systems GmbH • Am Kreuzstein 80 • 63477 Maintal • Germany • Phone: +49 6109 606-0 • Fax: +49 6109 606-160

VIB Systems, Inc. • 4661-A Hammermill Road • Tucker, GA 30084 • USA • Phone: +1 770 491 8981 • Fax: +1 770 934 5716

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